Bellwood

Pre-Sale inspection required-refer to Procedure list for costs**must obtain form in person.

Escrow amount is required until violation items are corrected and “Clean Sheet” is issued.

Escrow Memo requested from the Building Commissioner and takes up to 3-business days.

Property Sale Affidavit- must be completed a notarized

Letter of Direction-must be submitted on company letterhead from the Title Company, Attorney or Realtor holding the escrow amount.

Location of the Ground Tag-(This is noted in the inspection report); it must be located and tagged prior to sale of Transfer Tax Stamp.

The Front page of the CONTRACT FROM THE ATTORNEY.

The FINAL WATER BILL must be paid. The final water reading should be scheduled in the Finance Department, 1-3 days prior to the purchase of the Transfer Tax Stamp.

The PUBLIC SIDEWALK INSPECTION must be scheduled 48 hours in advance. Call 708/547-3540. There is a fee due to the Finance Department before the issuance of a Transfer Tax Stamp-IT CAN NOT BE INCLUDED IN AN ESCROW AMOUNT.

The ORIGINAL PLAT OF SURVEY IS REQUIRED.

ALL VILLAGE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET 5-DAYS PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE IN ORDER FOR THE TRANSFER STAMP, ORIGINAL DEED (signed and notarized) AND TRANSFER STAMP $10.00 TO BE PURCHASED BY THE BUYERS CLOSING AGENT (prior to closing).

BUYERS CLOSING AGENT TO GET STAMP.

Transfer stamp is $5.00 per $1,000. If closing is done prior to the purchase of the Transfer Tax Stamp it is $10.00 per $1,000.00. (Transfer stamp can be purchased by any kind of payment.)

If purchasing a HUD Home the Village of Bellwood, all the above apply and any ADDITIONAL procedures deemed by the Building Commissioner.